NISSAN 2008 Altima Coupe - Manual (Page 112)

The vehicle should be driven with the Traction Con-
trol System (TCS) on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the TCS
reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin.
The engine speed will be reduced even if the
accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum
engine power is needed to free a stuck vehicle,
turn the TCS off.
To turn off the TCS, push the TCS OFF switch.
The indicator will come on.
Push the TCS OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn ON the system. See “Traction
Control System (TCS)” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section.
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv-
ing conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If
maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck
vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The indicator will come on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. See “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and
driving” section.
The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. They
are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum. The
console outlet is powered directly by the vehi-
cle’s battery.
LIC0451 WIC0534
Instrument panel Type A (if so equipped)
LIC1070
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)
POWER OUTLET
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Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
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